Paul Wagner
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Proven leader and strategic/tactical innovator at Lake Erie Silver Dolphins, adept at creating proficient and knowledgeable swimmers through using stroke drills, part/whole teaching progressions, and applying positive critiques and reinforcements.
Proven ability to organize and run age-group swim meets. A "Safety First" approach fosters a culture of responsibility and mature attitude and behavior. Demonstrates exceptional patience and professionalism, being a good example to both athletes and parents.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Age Group Swim Coach
Lake Erie Silver Dolphins
1990.08 - 2019.08
- Contributed to the overall growth of the swim program by actively recruiting new members within the local community by attending summer league dual meets and distributing team information. Attended local summer swim league championships in same pursuit.
- Organized two yearly age-group swim meets (the LESD New Year's Meet in January, and the LESD Minimeet in October) including getting the meets sanctioned, enlisting parental volunteer help, and acting as meet director.
- Was in charge of the yearly LESD Intrasquad fundraising meet, which raised money for the Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH. Again, was meet director, garnered sanction, organized parents and officials, oversaw the running of the meet.
- Improved 8&Under team members' stroke techniques, legality, and efficiency through the implementation of effective coaching strategies, stroke drills, part-whole teaching techniques, and positive motivational awards.
- Implemented goal-setting and motivational exercises with swimmers through the use of a "stars and bars" program using ASCA chevrons and 1 inch golden cloth appliques (purchasable at JoAnn's Fabrics and Michel's stores) as rewards.
- Taught age group swimmers the rules governing their sport through the consistent use of daily "Quiz Questions" which began each practice (on non-"Time Trial" practice days).
- Organized 3 yearly social events for the team all age groups invited. We had a bowling outing in the Fall, a Miniature golf outing in the early Summer, and a minor league baseball outing (the Lake County Captains) for late Summer. Either I acted as the contact person or was able to recruit a parent to serve in that capacity.
Age Group Swim Coach
Berea Midpark Swim Club
1984.08 - 1990.08
Head Swim Coach
Southeast YMCA of Louisville, KY
1980.09 - 1982.04
Education
Master of Arts - Natural Sciences
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY08.1983
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.1980
Skills
- "Safety First" mentality
- Evenly applied discipline procedures
- Positive verbal reinforcements used every day for every athlete
- Patience and understanding
- Announced expectation of responsible behavior (see: personal space; using all swim equipment properly; listening; courtesy)
- Leadership qualities seen through leading by example
- Intensive use of part/whole stroke teaching progressions
- Daily use of swimming drills to improve specific aspects of strokes
- Swim meet management
Certification
ARC Adult CPR/AED/First Aid 2024
Concussion Protocol 2023
Criminal background check with City of Clearwater 2024
Welcome to USA Swimming
CORE
Timeline
Age Group Swim Coach
Lake Erie Silver Dolphins
1990.08 - 2019.08
Age Group Swim Coach
Berea Midpark Swim Club
1984.08 - 1990.08
Head Swim Coach
Southeast YMCA of Louisville, KY
1980.09 - 1982.04
Master of Arts - Natural Sciences
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Indiana University
ARC Adult CPR/AED/First Aid 2024
Concussion Protocol 2023
Criminal background check with City of Clearwater 2024
Welcome to USA Swimming
CORE
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